Karamba Security
Karamba Security is an Israeli cybersecurity company founded in 2016 that provides embedded runtime protection (XGuard) and binary vulnerability analysis (VCode) for connected devices, primarily serving automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, with additional customers in medical devices, energy, and enterprise edge.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersBloomfield Hills, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Karamba Security does
Karamba Security is an Israeli-headquartered cybersecurity company founded in 2016 that provides end-to-end product security for connected edge devices, with a primary focus on automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers and secondary applications in medical devices, smart energy, enterprise edge (printers), and consumer IoT. The company operates two flagship software platforms: XGuard, a runtime protection agent that hardens device firmware and on-device containers through eight independent security controls (binary allowlisting, deep Python inspection, execution access control, file and directory protection, data encryption, process access control, device access control, and control flow integrity) with cryptographically signed tamper-proof policies; and VCode, a binary analysis platform that scans firmware and container binaries without requiring source code access to generate SBOMs, detect CVEs, and continuously monitor for newly disclosed vulnerabilities. Both products are designed for build-time integration and offer a bolt-on option for stock distributions and legacy devices, with sub-1MB agent footprint and <1% CPU overhead on constrained hardware.
Karamba generates revenue primarily through multi-year, per-device enterprise licensing of XGuard embedded in OEM products, with anchor production agreements including HP Inc. (printers, seventh consecutive year as of February 2026), a world-renowned truck OEM (one million trucks), BYD (ECU SBOM generation), Volvo, VinFast, Stellantis, Mahindra, Fisker, Canoo, Nikola, SolarEdge, ChargePoint, Hitachi, LS Electric, Samsung, and Ziehm-Orthoscan (medical imaging). VCode is licensed for supply-chain vulnerability scanning and SBOM generation (Seagate is a named licensee), and Karamba supplements software revenue with professional services including TARA (Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment) and penetration testing. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales targeting OEMs, channel distribution through Samsung SDS in Asia-Pacific, and ecosystem partnerships with Siemens (Polarion ALM), Upstream Security, STMicroelectronics, BlackBerry QNX, Vector, Wind River, SYSGO, and others. The company has achieved 3M XGuard field deployments as of mid-2023 with agreements for 13M devices through 2025, holds ISO/SAE 21434:2021 certification, and is Korean TTA-certified for smart home Wallpad security. Total disclosed funding is approximately $27M across a Series B (May 2017, $12M), a Series B extension from Western Technology Investment (April 2018, $10M), and a Series B extension led by VinFast (December 2021, $10M).
Karamba Security firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Karamba Security
- Legal name
- Karamba Security Ltd.
- Website
- https://karambasecurity.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Karamba Security is an Israeli cybersecurity company founded in 2016 that provides embedded runtime protection (XGuard) and binary vulnerability analysis (VCode) for connected devices, primarily serving automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, with additional customers in medical devices, energy, and enterprise edge.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Karamba Security industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Embedded and IoT cybersecurity software
- NAICS
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Software Supply Chain & Dependency Security (SBOM, Signing) (HDADACAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cloud Security for Containers & Kubernetes (KSPM/Kubernetes Security) (HDABAHAO), Key Management, Encryption & Secrets Management (KMS/HSM/Vault) (HDABAHAG), Confidential Computing & Hardware-backed Protection (TEE/HSM) (HDADAFAJ)
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Where Karamba Security is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bloomfield Hills
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Karamba Security business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- XGuard Software Licensing: XGuard runtime protection software is licensed to OEMs and device manufacturers under multi-year agreements. Licensing is per device or per deployment, generating recurring subscription-like revenue from embedded software deployments. The HP partnership renewal in 2026 marks six years of collaboration with recurring licensing.
- VCode Binary Analysis Licensing: VCode vulnerability scanning platform is licensed for use during software validation, SBOM generation, and supply chain security. Revenue is generated through software licenses, likely subscription or per-scan/per-deployment pricing models for OEMs and IoT device manufacturers.
- Professional Services (TARA and Penetration Testing): Karamba's security engineers provide TARA (Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment) and penetration testing services to automotive and IoT OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. These are professional services engagements supporting regulatory compliance (UN R155, ISO/SAE 21434).
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels7 records
Karamba Security product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Karamba Security provides end-to-end product security for IoT and edge devices through two flagship software platforms: XGuard, a runtime hardening and intrusion prevention agent embedded in device firmware, and VCode, a binary-level vulnerability scanning and SBOM generation platform. Both products operate without requiring source code access, analyze compiled binaries to enforce security policies and detect vulnerabilities, and are licensed to automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, medical device makers, smart-energy OEMs, and enterprise edge device manufacturers on multi-year per-device terms, supported by a TARA and penetration testing services practice.
Product overview
Karamba Security offers an end-to-end product security platform consisting of two core products and professional services. XGuard provides runtime protection through eight independent security controls that harden edge devices and containers against AI-enabled attacks. VCode delivers binary analysis for supply chain visibility, automatically generating SBOMs and detecting vulnerabilities across firmware images. These products work together: VCode identifies what's in firmware and where vulnerabilities exist, while XGuard makes devices resilient to exploitation by enforcing deterministic policies at runtime. Services include TARA (Threat Analysis & Risk Assessment) and penetration testing to validate security before deployment. The platform serves automotive, medical, renewable energy, enterprise edge, and IoT industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- XGuard: Runtime protection software providing eight independent security controls including binary allow-listing, deep Python inspection, execution access control, file and directory protection, data encryption, process access control, device access control, and Control Flow Integrity to harden edge devices and containers against AI-enabled cyberattacks.
- VCode
- ThreatHive
Products and services
- XGuard Runtime protection software that hardens edge devices and on-device containers with eight independent security controls (binary allowlist, deep Python inspection, execution access control, file/directory protection, data encryption, process access control, device access control, and Control Flow Integrity). It enforces cryptographically signed policies so root compromise cannot disable protection, integrates at build time without source code access, and ships with a sub-1MB footprint and under 1% CPU overhead. Used by automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, medical device manufacturers, smart energy OEMs, printer/storage OEMs, and enterprise edge device makers.
- VCode Binary analysis platform that scans device and container firmware binaries during CI/CD or standalone to generate SBOMs, detect CVEs and CWEs, identify risky tools, insecure binaries, security misconfigurations, hardcoded credentials, and suspicious data, and provide continuous monitoring against NVD and CNVD. Operates without source code access and supports Linux, Android, Containers, Windows, ThreadX, AUTOSAR, and FreeRTOS. Used by automotive OEMs, IoT manufacturers, and storage OEMs such as Seagate.
- XGuard Secure Boot for Containers Container-focused extension of XGuard that automatically calculates container image hash signatures and creates policies enforced at runtime each time a container instance is created, validating that original images have not been tampered with or replaced.
- XGuard 3.0 Major release of XGuard adding distro-agnostic Linux and Android protection, Yocto and Buildroot native build-time integration, bolt-on security for stock distributions such as Ubuntu and Red Hat, Android support, and container image security.
- XGuard Monitor Operations and monitoring console for XGuard that enables centralized management and continuous security monitoring of large fleets of deployed devices.
- Professional Services (TARA and Penetration Testing)
Quantifiable outcome
- 3 million field deployments of XGuard as of July 2023, with agreements for 13 million devices through 2025
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Companies that use Karamba Security
Customer profileNamed customers21 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Karamba Security technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability3 records
Feature8 records
Karamba Security partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
21 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, major, strategic and minor.
- HP Inc.flagshipHP Inc. licenses Karamba's XGuard software across its business and enterprise printer families. The partnership began in 2020 and was renewed in February 2026 for three additional years, marking the seventh consecutive year of collaboration. HP embeds XGuard in its printers as part of its 'world's most secure printers' strategy.
- Samsung SDScoreSamsung SDS and Karamba announced the certification of XGuard by the Korean TTA as the first software-based smart home security solution in South Korea. XGuard, integrated and distributed by Samsung SDS, is in widespread use in homes in Asian metropolises and other global locales.
- Ziehm-OrthoscancoreZiehm-Orthoscan signed a production agreement for XGuard software to secure its mini C-arm medical imaging devices and comply with FDA cybersecurity regulations. XGuard was applied as a bolt-on security layer to existing firmware without requiring R&D changes.
- BYDmajorBYD, one of the world's largest EV manufacturers with annual revenues exceeding $13.8B USD, selected Karamba's VCode software to automatically create SBOMs for ECUs, secure its supply chain, and meet UN R155 cybersecurity regulation.
- ElectreoncoreKaramba supervised Electreon's ISO/SAE 21434 certification process, providing TARA, VCode binary analysis, gap analysis, implementation support, process immersion, and certification facilitation. Electreon achieved compliance faster than planned and under budget.
- Upstream SecuritystrategicKaramba and Upstream partnered to deliver an end-to-end Automotive Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM) solution. Powered by Upstream's AutoThreat PRO threat intelligence platform and Karamba's VCode binary analysis software, the TVM provides consolidated automotive-specific cyber threat and vulnerability visibility. The solution was demonstrated at AutoCS in Beijing, China in September 2023.
- World-Renowned Truck OEM (million trucks)majorA world-renowned truck OEM selected Karamba Security's XGuard Host IDPS software to secure one million trucks operated globally. After technical evaluation including cybersecurity testing, integration simplicity, and performance criteria, XGuard was selected for its in-depth security, simple integration, and minimal performance impact.
- Wind RivercoreWind River and Karamba showcased combined technologies at CES 2023, highlighting how the integration of Karamba's XGuard solution with Wind River Linux enables expanded security foundations for automotive and other industries.
- Siemens Digital IndustriescoreKaramba joined Siemens Digital Industries Software Solution Partner Program, integrating VCode binary analysis with Siemens' Polarion ALM software. This enables automotive manufacturers to accelerate cybersecurity implementation from TARA through requirements to verification within Siemens' software lifecycle management ecosystem.
- Michigan Automotive Cybersecurity LabminorKaramba brought a state-of-the-art automotive cybersecurity testing lab to Michigan (Rochester) to serve U.S. automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, accelerating ISO/SAE 21434 product security compliance through pen-testing services.
- Samsung SDScoreSamsung SDS serves as Karamba's integration partner in Korea, distributing XGuard across the Korean market. Together they announced the Korea-first TTA-certified Wallpad security solution. Samsung SDS is both a distribution partner and a customer of Karamba's technology.
- SeagatecoreSeagate licensed Karamba Security's VCode binary analysis software for its storage systems. This enables Seagate to scan firmware binaries for vulnerabilities and generate SBOMs for its storage devices.
- SYSGOcoreSYSGO partnered with Karamba Security for embedded cybersecurity, combining SYSGO's PikeOS hypervisor with Karamba's XGuard for safety-critical embedded systems.
- Winbond ElectronicscoreWinbond Electronics partnered with Karamba Security for embedded cybersecurity. Winbond and Karamba provide a comprehensive out-of-the-box cybersecurity solution tailored for automotive and IoT critical needs. The collaboration was first announced in October 2019 and continued with a December 2021 joint announcement for automotive and IoT solutions.
- Vector InformatikcoreKaramba hardened Vector MICROSAR-based ECU software to be self-protected against cyberattacks, integrating Karamba's XGuard with Vector's AUTOSAR-compliant software.
- Center for Automotive Research (CAR)minorKaramba Security CEO Ami Dotan was named to the Board of Directors of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR). Karamba's ThreatHive insights were featured at CAR's marquee annual event. This represents a strategic advisory relationship within the automotive industry ecosystem.
- Cypress Semiconductor (now Infineon)coreCypress partnered with Karamba to provide embedded cybersecurity, integrating XGuard with Cypress semiconductor platforms for IoT and automotive applications.
- Alpine ElectronicscoreAlpine Electronics and Karamba announced a production agreement for self-protected in-vehicle infotainment systems. Karamba's XGuard was integrated into Alpine's infotainment products to provide runtime hardening against cyberattacks.
- STMicroelectronicscoreSTMicroelectronics and Karamba announced efforts to strengthen security protections for automotive telematics, integrating Karamba's cybersecurity technology with ST's semiconductor platforms.
- BlackBerry QNXcoreKaramba announced out-of-the-box support for BlackBerry QNX software, enabling QNX-based automotive systems to be hardened with XGuard cybersecurity protection.
- Phantom AutominorKaramba Security and Phantom Auto partnered to enhance the safety and security of autonomous vehicles through joint integration of security and remote operation capabilities.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Karamba Security competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Argus Cyber Security: Israeli automotive cybersecurity company (acquired by Continental in 2017) that provides in-vehicle network protection, intrusion detection, and ECU security. Direct competitor to Karamba's XGuard in the automotive embedded security space, with overlapping OEM and Tier-1 customer base.
- GuardKnox: Israeli automotive cybersecurity company providing a patented lock-down solution for vehicles with a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) approach. Competes directly with Karamba in the in-vehicle runtime protection market for OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
- Cybellum: Israeli automotive cybersecurity company (acquired by LG Electronics) specializing in software bill of materials (SBOM) management, vulnerability management, and product security posture for connected vehicles. Direct competitor to Karamba's VCode offering in the automotive supply chain security space.
- Arilou Cyber Security: Israeli automotive cybersecurity company (acquired by NXP Semiconductors) specializing in in-vehicle network intrusion detection and prevention (IDPS) for CAN bus and Ethernet. Direct competitor to Karamba's XGuard in the ECU protection market.
- C2A Security: Israeli automotive cybersecurity company focused on product security management, vulnerability management, and TARA automation across the vehicle lifecycle. Overlaps with Karamba's VCode binary analysis and TARA services.
- Upstream Security: Israeli automotive cybersecurity company providing a cloud-based vehicle security operations center (vSOC) for fleet monitoring and threat detection. Already a Karamba partner (joint TVM offering with VCode), but competes in the broader automotive cybersecurity value chain with overlapping OEM customers.
- VicOne: Automotive cybersecurity company (subsidiary of Trend Micro) providing vehicle security protection, VSOC, and threat intelligence for OEMs and Tier-1s. Direct competitor in the automotive cybersecurity market with broader portfolio spanning the connected vehicle stack.
Emerging players
- Claroty: Industrial and IoT cybersecurity company (acquired by Boston Consulting Group) providing asset discovery, vulnerability management, and threat detection for OT environments. Comparable to Karamba's expansion into smart energy (SolarEdge) and industrial edge verticals, with overlap in binary analysis and runtime protection.
- Nozomi Networks: OT and IoT security company providing network visibility, vulnerability detection, and threat monitoring for industrial and critical infrastructure environments. Comparable to Karamba's expansion into industrial edge and energy verticals, though focused on network-level visibility rather than device-level runtime hardening.
Broad incumbents
- Palo Alto Networks (IoT Security / Unit 42): Large global cybersecurity platform with an IoT Security product line (acquired Zingbox in 2019) for device discovery, risk assessment, and policy enforcement. Competes with Karamba in IoT and medical device security with a broader portfolio and significantly more resources, though less specialized in embedded runtime hardening.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
Karamba Security financial estimates
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Karamba Security leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Karamba Security funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds5 records
Investors9 records
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Frequently asked questions about Karamba Security
What does Karamba Security do?
Karamba Security provides end-to-end product security for IoT and edge devices through two flagship software platforms: XGuard, a runtime hardening and intrusion prevention agent embedded in device firmware, and VCode, a binary-level vulnerability scanning and SBOM generation platform. Both products operate without requiring source code access, analyze compiled binaries to enforce security policies and detect vulnerabilities, and are licensed to automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, medical device makers, smart-energy OEMs, and enterprise edge device manufacturers on multi-year per-device terms, supported by a TARA and penetration testing services practice.
Is Karamba Security a public or private company?
Karamba Security is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Karamba Security founded?
Karamba Security was founded in 2016. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Karamba Security based?
Karamba Security is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, United States, in the North America region.
How does Karamba Security make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. XGuard Software Licensing is the primary driver. The others are VCode Binary Analysis Licensing and professional Services (TARA and Penetration Testing).
Who are Karamba Security's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Argus Cyber Security, GuardKnox, Cybellum, Arilou Cyber Security, C2A Security, Upstream Security and VicOne. Emerging players are Claroty and Nozomi Networks. Palo Alto Networks (IoT Security / Unit 42) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Karamba Security have an API?
No public API is recorded for Karamba Security.
What industry is Karamba Security in?
Karamba Security's product category is Embedded and IoT cybersecurity software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDADACAD, Software Supply Chain & Dependency Security (SBOM, Signing), with a secondary code of HDABAHAO, Cloud Security for Containers & Kubernetes (KSPM/Kubernetes Security). Its NAICS code is 5415.